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Helen Dolphin, Director of Campaigns and Policy at Disabled Motoring UK, reports on a new safety campaign to protect disabled drivers. Until recently I had no idea that many of the wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) that some disabled people travel in have not undergone sled testing. A sled test is similar to the crash testing [...]

Could the high profile reporting of rare incidents influence government policy on the use and regulation of mobility scooters – to the detriment of disabled people? It seems the British press and even politicians just can’t resist scare stories about mobility scooters. The latest is the suggestion that, as the nation tightens its collective belt, [...]

With summer fast approaching many of you are no doubt looking to escape to the sun, the city or more adventurous destinations. Before you go, check out our disabled travel tips so you can make the most of your trip.   Take cover! In late 2010 Foreign Office research revealed that 15% of all travellers [...]

If you’re shopping around for the best disabled car insurance quote then make sure you drive yourself to a good deal, not a potentially costly dead end! Beware that what at first sight might seem the cheapest quote might in the long run be far from it. So, before you buy, read our quick guide [...]

He may have won the Grand National two years after being diagnosed with testicular cancer but that didn’t stop travel insurance firms putting hurdles in the way of heroic jump jockey Bob Champion. Now in his 60s Bob recently told financial website This Is Money that having a pre existing medical condition was a significant [...]

Helen Dolphin, Director of Policy and Campaigns at Disabled Motoring UK, reports on a taxi ride from hell on a recent trip to Lanzarote. After months of cold damp weather I felt in need of a bit of sunshine so decided to fly to Lanzarote for a week’s holiday. Now you may think flying Ryanair [...]

Whilst some may gently mock, official guidance on using mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs on the road is actually well worth a read. Last week the Daily Mail ran a story on the Department of Transport’s newly published booklet, Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs on the road – some guidance for users. The paper had [...]

Last night – or six months hence if you watch it on Dave! – Top Gear’s terrible trio turned their attention to mobility scooters. This was not, of course, about the mundanities of everyday life, of using a scooter to go to the shops and enjoy some independence. No, this being Clarkson and Co. this [...]

Disability activist and Fish policyholder and blogger Simon Stevens discusses the legal issues and how people using personal assistants can best manage hospital visits and stays. Hospital appointments and stays are often part of life for disabled people using personal assistants. Users frequently need support from PAs in getting to, and when staying in, hospital. [...]

Helen Dolphin, Director of Campaigns and Policy at Disabled Motoring UK, reports on new revisions to the Motability scheme for disabled drivers.       When the changes to the Motability scheme were first announced in December I, like many disabled drivers, was left wondering if this was a scheme that would still work for [...]